An investigation has been launched after a 15-year-old girl was raped twice within hours by two different men - one who she had approached for help after the first attack.

Officers from West Midlands Police and British Transport Police have launched a major appeal to find the two men after the incidents between 7pm on Tuesday (July 25) and 2am on Wednesday (July 26).

In the first incident, the girl was raped by a man inside Witton Railway Station in Birmingham, the Birmingham Mail reports.

A matter of seven hours later, she was attacked by a different man in a car.

Who are police looking for?

The first man is Asian, with light skin, brown eyes, skinny build and approximately 6ft tall. He was wearing grey track suit top and bottoms, black trainers and is in his early 20s.

The second man is also Asian and in his 20s. He is around 5ft 6ins to 5fit 7ins tall, with a large build, tight beard and was wearing a blue jumper and black jeans.

What details have police given?

The first sexual assault happened at Witton station. The 15-year-old girl was out with a friend and they walked into Witton station together. A man then approached the victim and led her to a secluded part of the station, where she was raped.

Shortly after the attack, the victim walked away from the area and flagged down a passing vehicle to ask for help. She got in the car and was then assaulted a second time by what is believed to be a second offender.

The victim then returned home and the police were called. The incident is being treated as two separate reports of rape.

Detectives from both forces have launched a major appeal to help identify the two suspects and any witnesses.

What did police say?

DCI Tony Fitzpatrick from British Transport Police, said: “This was a horrifying ordeal for this young girl and we have specially trained officers supporting her.

“It is now vitally important we investigate exactly what happened as well as identifying offenders for both of these awful incidents. My detectives are currently examining all available CCTV in an effort to identify the offenders and whilst these enquiries are made, we are keen to speak with any potential witnesses.

“Whilst this incident happened during the early morning and there may not have been many people around, I would be keen to speak with anyone who may have been in the area at the time. If you were passing by the station and saw two girls walking with an older man, then please get in touch immediately.

“Likewise, if you saw any suspicious vehicles close to Witton station close to 2am then please get in touch as soon as possible. Your information could prove vital in our enquiries to identify the perpetrators.”

How can you help?

Anyone with any information send a text to 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 65 of 26/07/2017. You can also pass information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or call West Midands Police on 101.